Nikon Z 24-70mm F4 S vs Nikon AF-S DX 18-70mm F3.5-4.5 G IF-ED

This is a full comparison between the lenses Nikon Z 24-70mm F4 S and Nikon AF-S DX 18-70mm F3.5-4.5 G IF-ED .

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Nikon Z 24-70mm F4 S
Nikon AF-S DX 18-70mm F3.5-4.5 G IF-ED
Name Nikon Z 24-70mm F4 S Nikon AF-S DX 18-70mm F3.5-4.5 G IF-ED
Also known as Nikon Nikkor Z 24-70mm F4 S Nikon Nikkor AF-S DX 18-70mm F3.5-4.5 G IF-ED
Manufacturer Nikon Nikon
SKU 20072
Release Date and Price
Nikon Z 24-70mm F4 S
Nikon AF-S DX 18-70mm F3.5-4.5 G IF-ED
Release Year 2018 2004
Release Date 2018-08-23
MSRP N/A 459 USD
Last known price 996 USD 0 USD
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Lens Type
Nikon Z 24-70mm F4 S
Nikon AF-S DX 18-70mm F3.5-4.5 G IF-ED
Lens Type Standard / Normal Standard / Normal
Zoom or Prime Zoom lens Zoom lens
Mount and Compatibility
Nikon Z 24-70mm F4 S
Nikon AF-S DX 18-70mm F3.5-4.5 G IF-ED
Mount Nikon Z Nikon F
Designed for APS-C sensor No (Suitable for all sensors) Yes
Focus
Nikon Z 24-70mm F4 S
Nikon AF-S DX 18-70mm F3.5-4.5 G IF-ED
Autofocus (AF) Yes Yes
Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor Yes Yes
Motor Type Stepper Motor No information
Focus Method No information No information
Closest Focusing Distance 30 cm 38 cm
Maximum Magnification 0,3
Aperture
Nikon Z 24-70mm F4 S
Nikon AF-S DX 18-70mm F3.5-4.5 G IF-ED
Maximum Aperture F4 F3,5-4,5
This lens has a variable aperture at different focal lengths.
F3,5 at 18 mm
F4,5 at 70 mm
Variable Aperture
Diaphragm Blades 7 No information
Optics
Nikon Z 24-70mm F4 S
Nikon AF-S DX 18-70mm F3.5-4.5 G IF-ED
Construction 14 elements  /  11 groups 15 elements  /  13 groups
Special Elements/Coatings 1 aspherical ED + 1 ED + 3 aspherical elements, Nano Crystal and fluorine coatings No information
Focal Length
Nikon Z 24-70mm F4 S
Nikon AF-S DX 18-70mm F3.5-4.5 G IF-ED
Focal Length 24-70 mm 18-70 mm
Zoom Range 46 mm 52 mm
Built-in Teleconverter No No
Teleconverter Multiplier N/A N/A
Image Stabilization No No
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating N/A N/A
Physical
Nikon Z 24-70mm F4 S
Nikon AF-S DX 18-70mm F3.5-4.5 G IF-ED
Weather Sealing Yes No
Diameter 78 mm 73 mm
Length 89 mm 75 mm
Weight 500 gr 420 gr
Other
Nikon Z 24-70mm F4 S
Nikon AF-S DX 18-70mm F3.5-4.5 G IF-ED
Filter Type Filter Thread Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 72 mm 67 mm
Lens Hood Included Included
Lens Hood SKU HB-85 HB-32
Tripod Collar N/A N/A
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A